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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Churches

Churches, 1899

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The Moderator of the Presbyterian General Assembly

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 27 May 1899 · page 5

The power of hereditary in the development of men no one has yet fathomed. Not only are national characteristics transmitted from generation to generation,…

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Bathurst Anglican Synod

Western Champion · Friday 9 June 1899 · page 14

The third session of the ninth Synod of the Diocese of Bathurst was held last week in the parish hall, Dubbo, a large number of clergy and laity…

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The Wesleyan Church

Western Champion · Friday 16 June 1899 · page 11

It is unlikely that any minister will be appointed for at least three months, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Rev. C. W. Graham. Meanwhile…

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Churches Where They Dance

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 1 July 1899 · page 3

There are still two European churches in which the practice of dancing has survived— those of Seville, and Echternach in Luxembourg. At Seville it is customary on the…

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Church Anniversary

Western Champion · Friday 7 July 1899 · page 10

The second anniversary of the opening of tin a Wesleyan Church at Parkes, will be held on Sunday next, morning and evening. The services will be…

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Traveller. a Garden in the Tower of a Church

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 8 July 1899 · page 3

The interior of a part of Chalgrave Church near Dunstable, Bedfordshire, presents somewhat curious appearance. Some eleven years ago the roof of the tower…

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The Address in Reply. Mr. Waddell on Federation. Official Tardiness. Church and School Lands. Farmers’ Grievances

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 29 July 1899 · page 6

I was rather surprised to hear tho hon. member for Camperdown Division talk about adherence to principle. The hon, member would lead one to suppose he…

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A Quaint Old Church with a Gruesome Relic

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 5 August 1899 · page 3

The church of Holy Trinity in the Minories which has just been closed, and which will shortly disappear, is known to those who know it at all as an interesting relic of one…

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Catholic Bazaar

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 19 August 1899 · page 2

As already notified in our columns, a grand bazaar is to be opened in the Oddfellows' Hall on the 21st inst. and continued each evening during that week the proceeds of which are in…

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ParKes R.G. Church

Western Champion · Friday 25 August 1899 · page 10

A meeting of the R.C. Church Committee was held in the school-room, the Rev. M. Campion in the chair, when a balance-sheet in…

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St. George's Church

Western Champion · Friday 25 August 1899 · page 10

A meeting of the Ladies' Committee was held last Friday afternoon, and was well attended. It was decided to hold the annual Flower Show in…

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St. George's Church

Western Champion · Friday 1 September 1899 · page 10

A meeting of the congregation of this church was held on Tuesday evening last, the Rector presiding. The object of the meeting was to arrange…

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Church of England

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 2 September 1899 · page 2

THE concert in connection with the above Church which was hold on Friday evening week, was a marked success. The large number of people in town assisted towards this end as well…

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Ladies’ Column. Ladies’ Hats in Ohio Churches

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 2 September 1899 · page 3

Three of the leading churches in Columbus, Ohio, belonging to the Congregational, Baptist, and Methodist bodies respectively, have adopted a rule requiring ladies to…

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R C. Church

Western Champion · Friday 8 September 1899 · page 10

Dr. Byrne, bishop of Bathurst arrived in Parkes yesterday morning, and proceeded by train to Condobolin to-day (Friday), accompanied by…

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A Quaint Old Church with a Gruesome Relic

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 9 September 1899 · page 3

The church of Holy Trinity in the Minories, which has just been closed, and which will shortly disappear, is known to those who know it at all as an interesting…

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St. George's Church

Western Champion · Friday 15 September 1899 · page 10

The animal distribution of Sunday School prizes took place on Wednesday evening, 6th instant, in St. George's Schoolroom, the Rector…

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Poetry. Why People Go to Church

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 16 September 1899 · page 10

Some go to church just for a walk, Some go there to laugh and talk ; Some go there the time to spend, Some go there to meet a friend;…

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St. George's Church

Western Champion · Friday 22 September 1899 · page 10

A well-attended meeting of the, Flower Show Committee of the above Church was held in the school room on Monday evening last, the Rector…

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Presbyterian

Western Champion · Friday 29 September 1899 · page 10

A well-attended meeting of members and adherents of the Parkes and district Presbyterian Church was held at St. Andrew's Church on Tuesday…

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